Stokes County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 102 hrs | 13,632 (44%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 63 hrs | 10,451 (34%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 78 hrs | 9,036 (29%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 55 hrs | 6,846 (22%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 3 hrs | 4,388 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stokes County recorded 1,247 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stokes County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 102 hours and leaving up to 13,632 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Stokes County, with 134 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stokes County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Stokes County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County | D | 22nd |
| Vance County | D | 21st |
| Washington County | D | 23rd |
| Anson County | D | 21st |
| Scotland County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Stokes County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stokes County recorded 1,247 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Stokes County's reliability grade?
Stokes County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stokes County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 102 hours and affecting up to 13,632 customers.